The Miami Dolphins’ decision-makers admit they ignored Cody Parkey’s worst NFL game when deciding to claim him as the team’s new kicker.

Coincidentally, that game was against the Dolphins.

Last year, in his first week with the Cleveland Browns, Parkey’s struggles helped Miami beat Cleveland, 30-24, in overtime.

Parkey, who played at Jupiter High before going on to kick for Auburn, missed three field goals in that Sept. 24 meeting at Hard Rock Stadium, including what would have been a game-winner from 46 yards on the final play of regulation.

Parkey also missed from 41 yards in the first quarter and 42 yards in the third. He had signed with the Browns that week to replace Patrick Murray, who suffered a knee injury that got him placed on injured reserve.

Parkey rebounded from that game, making 20-of-22 field goals from that point.

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“I just didn’t even count that game,” coach Adam Gase said Monday, referring to the Parkey’s three-year career. “He’s been around for a minute, so there’s a lot of trust there.

“There was a guy out there that we liked and we decided to make a change,” Gase also said, explaining the decision to claim Parkey and waive Andrew Franks, the Dolphins’ kicker for the past two seasons.

Franks made 29-of-37 field goals with Miami.

Parkey is expected to be an upgrade over Franks when it comes to kickoffs. Only 19 of Parkey’s 57 kickoffs were returned last season.

He’s made 55 of 65 field goals in the 33 games he’s played with the Eagles and Browns.

“Couldn’t have been a better spot for me to land than here because I grew up a Dolphins fan and this is close to home,” Parkey said. “I get to kick in some warm weather so that’s also good news.”

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